Once the ancient capital of the Chand Raj kings who ruled in the 7th and 8th centuries Binsar is an epitome of solitude, quietness and natural beauty for today's traveler. Perched on top of Jhandi Dhar hills, Binsar is 35 km from Almora and is a notified forest reserve and bird sanctuary. There is no town called Binsar, not even a settlement of huts or anything, it is just the forest reserve that has been named Binsar. The placed affords wonderful views of the snowcapped Himalayan ranges, like the peaks of Nanda Devi, Kedarnath, Chaukhamba, Trishul, Panchchuli and Nanda Kot. The Binsar retreat is situated on the land owned by major Edin and the property is locally known as Edinpur. It is situated at the altitude of 7,600ft on the south west flank of Binsar, deep in the core area of the sanctuary. Being a small property of a little over an acre, its luxury tents give the feeling of being in a forest meadow surrounded by the sounds and sights of the wilderness and at the same time of being at a great height with superb view of the Himalayas and the valleys as well as the ridges and ravines of Binsar.
35 Km from Alomora
Day 1: Drive to Binsar via Almora by road from Delhi in the morning (380 kms /9hrs) 1)Departure from Delhi in the morning. 2) Arrive Binsar in the evening. 3)Welcome & check-in into luxury tents. 4)Evening free for leisure. 5)Dinner & O/N stay at the camp.Meals :-( Evening Tea & Dinner)
Day 2: Day trek to ancient Jageshwar Temples & drive back to the camp
Day 3: Explore the Binsar National Park & transfer to Bhimtal. Post Breakfast drive to Almora. Visit Almora-23 kms away from Binsar, Almora is one of the important centres of Kumaon. Almora rose to prominence in the 16th century as the capital of the Chand Rajas. Later, the British made it as the district headquarters and now it is a bustling crowded town. Even today, Almora retains its traditional character, which you can observe in its quaint by-lane shops and colonial buildings. GOLU DEVTA TEMPLE - Just 4 kms away from Binsar, this temple is dedicated to the popular deity of Kumaon. Like the devotees visiting here to fulfil their wishes, you can also hand a bell to make a wish or as thanks for one that comes true. KASAR DEVI TEMPLE: Situated at a distance of 9 kms from Binsar, this spot was occupied by a Dutch monk in the 1970s and 80s, setting off a 'Hippie' boom in the area around. While those 'Hippies' are no more but it still remains a popular handout for foreigners. The Kasar Devi Temple attracts large number of people from far and near. -Transfer to Bhimtal in the afternoon. -Arrive Bhimtal in the evening. -Check in into hotel. -Evening free to explore Bhimtal. -Dinner & O/N stay at hotelMeals: - (B/F & Dinner)
Day 4: Full day S/S of Lakes
Day 5: Post Breakfast drive to Delhi
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